Section
1024.01 Definitions
1024.02 Permit required
1024.03 Approval process
1024.04 Submittals for original gate permit
1024.05 Responsible party; update of contact information
1024.06 Operation of gates
1024.07 Installation and approval
1024.08 Duration and renewal of permit
1024.09 Permit fees
1024.10 Maintenance
1024.11 Periodic inspections
1024.12 Revocation of permit
1024.13 Removal of nonconforming gate
1024.14 Non-liability for damage to gate
1024.15 Directional barriers prohibited
1024.16 Existing gates
1024.99 Penalty
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ASSOCIATION. A condominium association or owners association governing all or any portion of a gated community.
GATE. A gate, crossbar, door or other obstructive device that is utilized for the purpose of restricting, controlling or obstructing entry or exit by motor vehicles or pedestrians to or from a private road and that is not manned on a 24-hour, seven day per week basis by a person capable of providing immediate access to a police or fire safety vehicle or person.
GATED COMMUNITY. A residential subdivision, apartment complex, condominium development, planned unit development or other residential development access to which is controlled by a gate.
GATED COMMUNITY LOT. A lot in a gated community.
PRIVATE ROAD. Any road that has not been dedicated as a public right-of-way, that is owned by abutting property owners or association of property owners, and that is utilized for the purpose of providing vehicular or pedestrian access to a residential subdivision, apartment complex, condominium development or other residential development. Private driveways serving one single-family residence shall not be deemed PRIVATE ROADS.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
Application for a gate permit shall be submitted on the form approved by the Fire Chief. A gate permit shall be issued only if and when the Fire Chief determines that the gate will comply with all the requirements of this chapter and will not pose a danger to persons or property.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
Each application for an original gate permit must include or be accompanied by:
(a) The names and contact information for all officers of each association governing any of the gated community lots;
(b) The name and contact information for any management company retained by any association governing any of the gated community lots;
(c) The names, addresses and contact information for all owners of gated community lots that are not governed by an association;
(d) The written consent of each association governing any of the gated community lots;
(e) The written consent of the owners of all gated community lots not governed by an association. For any gated community lot that is owned jointly or in common by more than one person or entity, the written consent of those persons or entities owning more than 50% in interest shall be sufficient;
(f) A site plan of the area in which the gate is to be located, drawn to scale;
(g) Plans and specifications for the gate, including method of operation, UL listing numbers of equipment used, and location of radio operated controller and keypad;
(h) The name and contact information for the contractor who will install the gate; and
(i) Designation of a responsible party acceptable to the Fire Chief, contact information for the responsible party, and an acknowledgment by the responsible party that he, she or it agrees to and assumes the obligations imposed upon him, her or it by this chapter.
(Ord. 68-2016, passed 6-13-2016)
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